Punchestown given the all clear

Racing : Today’s meeting at Punchestown goes ahead — although the opening Glenfarclas PP Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase …

Racing: Today's meeting at Punchestown goes ahead — although the opening Glenfarclas PP Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase has been cancelled.

Officials held an 8am inspection due to the forecast of severe overnight frost, but as that failed to materialise, the remainder of the card will take place as scheduled.

Due to the abandonment of the cross country race, the first race will now be the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase, due off at 1.50pm.

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